Inside Mosaic Art NOW - 2011
sponsored by LATICRETE
This 36 page section is an international collection of artists selected by our jurors:
Renowned gallerist Bernice Steinbaum of the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, noted
mosaic artist and author Emma Biggs and artist, critic and commentator for the BBC
Matthew Collings.
In each four-page article, the selected artists share deeply personal Statements and indepth
Descriptions for the three works featured. Commentary from the judges provides
their unique thoughts on the EIP artists, the judging process, and mosaics within the
contemporary art scene.
Selected Artists: Luca Barberini (Italy), Jo Braun (USA), Lilian Broca (Canada), CaCO3
(Italy), Lynne Chinn (USA), Cynthia Fisher (USA), Mona Magdi Kenawy (Egypt) and
Ilana Shafir (Egypt)
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The story of British mosaicist Gary Drostleʼs iconic River of Life from
conception to installation at the University of Iowaʼs Wellness Center. By
Julie Richey
The sought-after art coach and author of Design!: A Lively Guide to Design Basics for
Artists and Craftspeople takes a close look at works by two American artists: Nightlife
by Jacqueline Iskander and Lithosphere #2 by Rachel Sager. The resulting critiques
show us how and why these two pieces succeed as works of art.
Cape Cod-based artist Lynn Moor takes inspiration from works
found in the Permanent Collection of the Childrenʼs Museum of
New York City. The result? Magic.
Thoughts and memories of Bill Buckingham, founder of Mosaic Art NOW,
Mosaic Rocks, and Mosaic Rocks Press are offered by colleague George
Fishman and members of the mosaic community from around the world.
A 2004 article written by Bill himself describes how he and his partner in
life and business, Michael Welch, became passionate about
contemporary mosaics.
Steve Aimone•
Luca Barberini•
Emma Biggs•
Jo Braun•
Lilian Broca•
CaCO3•
Lynn Chinn•
Matthew Collings•
Gary Drostle•
Cynthia Fisher•
George Fishman•
Jacqueline Iskander•
Mona Magdi Kenawy•
Lynn Moor•
Julie Richey•
Rachel Sager•
Ilana Shafir•
Bernice Steinbaum•
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